Solving laundering problems – Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 User Manual

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LAUNDRY TIPS

Solving laundering problems

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the

“Assistance or Service” section of this book.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

Brown, yellow

stains

• Chlorine staining
• Iron in water heater or pipes
• Iron and manganese in water

Dye transfer

• Improper sorting
• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle

Gray whites,

dingy colors

• Improper sorting
• Water temperature too low

• Not enough detergent

• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)

Greasy looking
spots

• Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load
• Fabric softener in wash water

• Not enough detergent

Lint

• Improper sorting

• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Pilling being mistaken for lint

• Overloading
• Not enough detergent

Load too wet
after spin

• Cold rinses
• Lid is opened before spinning is completed

Shrinking

• Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing-laundering

returns fabric to original size)

• Care label directions not followed

Snags, rips, holes

• Items damaged before washing
• Misuse of chlorine bleach
• Sharp articles not removed from pockets
• Overloading

• Fasteners not fastened

Stiff, rough fabrics

(usually cottons)

• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
• Not enough detergent
• Line drying

Twisting, tangling

• Overloading
• Improper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)

Wrinkling

• Overloading

• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle

• Improper rinse temperature
• Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric type)

Yellow areas

(from body oils)

• Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent

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